Loretta Parry

LORETTA PARRY died June 9, 2012 at Hanover Hospital, Hanover, KS at the age of 97. Loretta was born on November 28, 1914 in Dickinson County, Kansas the daughter of John and Arletta Erma (Baldwin) Gonser. Loretta attended school in Idana. She married Lloyd Parry on May 20, 1934 in Idana and the couple moved to Clay Center when he retired in 1984. Lloyd preceded her in death on September 26, 1994. Loretta was a member of the Idana Presbyterian Church, Animas Club, and the Westside Kitchen Band. She was a Brownie Scout Leader, a Boy Scout Leader and was active in PTA. She was also preceded in death by an infant child, five sisters, and three brothers. Survivors include: Daughter: Karen and husband, Ed Rettig, Hanover, KS Son: Linn and wife, Rhonda Parry, Manhattan, KS Son: John and wife, Vicki Parry, Kansas City, MO Grandchildren: Julie (Scott) Jueneman, Ellen (Steve) Yarber, Kent (Rhonda) Rettig, Kurt Rettig, Lisa (Matt) Manning, Tana Parry, and Taylor Parry and 12 Great Grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 10:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Clay Center, Kansas. Officiating the service will be Rev. James Byers. Burial will be at the Idana Cemetery, Idana, Kansas. Visitation will be held on 3-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to may be made to the Idana Presbyterian Church or to Hanover Longterm Care and may be sent in care of the funeral home.